Keta Wakamiya Shrine

Keta Wakamiya Shrine
気多若宮神社
Heiden of Keta Wakamiya Jinja
Shown within Japan
Basic information
Location 1297 Kami-keta, Hida-shi, Gifu-ken
Geographic coordinates 36°14′22.17″N 137°11′52.38″E / 36.2394917°N 137.1978833°E / 36.2394917; 137.1978833Coordinates: 36°14′22.17″N 137°11′52.38″E / 36.2394917°N 137.1978833°E / 36.2394917; 137.1978833
Affiliation Shinto
Deity Ōkuninushi and Kinomata-no-kami
Leadership Hito Higashimichi
Date established Heian period
Glossary of Shinto

Keta Wakamiya Shrine (気多若宮神社, Keta Wakamiya Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hida, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is commonly referred to as "Sugimoto-sama" (杉本さま).

History

The original construction of this shrine is unknown, but it is said to have been constructed during the Heian period. Ōkuninushi and Kinomata-no-kami (木俣神) are the main gods of the shrine, but Amaterasu is also worshipped here.

Recognition

Keta Wakamiya Shrine is one of the shrines included in the Furukawa festival, which is one of the three main naked festivals in Japan and is designated as an Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan.

See also

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